Riviere de Galets Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.51° S 57.46° E

Riviere de Galets Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Riviere de Galets sea temperature is
24.5° C
1.6° 

Riviere de Galets surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Riviere de Galets surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 6,944 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riviere de Galets this week:

The surf forecast for Riviere de Galets over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Riviere de Galets in the next 16 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 15th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 15th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riviere de Galets over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
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PM
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PM
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Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
3
3
2
4
3
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3
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
SW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.8
S
21
3
SSW
19
3.5
SSW
18
3
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
15
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
S
12
1.5
S
11
1.3
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
917
813
703
592
996
904
746
2852
6944
6572
4717
3839
2837
2383
952
704
461
566
396
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
10
NE
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
15
E
25
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
00:45AM0.82m
1:28PM0.74m
1:19AM0.82m
1:56PM0.75m
1:50AM0.80m
2:21PM0.74m
2:19AM0.75m
2:44PM0.72m
2:46AM0.68m
3:05PM0.68m
3:10AM0.60m
3:25PM0.64m
3:33AM0.52m
Low Tide
7:12AM-0.04m
7:17PM0.12m
7:43AM-0.01m
7:49PM0.12m
8:11AM0.03m
8:20PM0.13m
8:36AM0.09m
8:50PM0.16m
8:57AM0.15m
9:19PM0.20m
9:13AM0.22m
9:49PM0.24m
clear
clear
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rain showers
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clear
rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:57
5:57
5:57
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
22
24
24
22
25
24
22
23
23
21
22
22
21
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22
21
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22
21
Feels °C
23
24
23
23
25
24
23
21
21
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18
20
19
18
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Information about the Riviere de Galets Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Riviere de Galets provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Riviere de Galets can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Riviere de Galets surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Riviere de Galets) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Riviere de Galets may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Riviere de Galets is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Curepipe. If you plan a holiday in Mauritius, look for hotels and other accommodation in Curepipe. Curepipe has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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